Mouthwatering ties in Challenge Cup fifth round draw

Mark Berry

The draw for the fifth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup produced a series of intriguing ties, including four games between Super League clubs and promotion hopefuls in the Championship.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, currently bottom of First Utility Super League, face a testing game at home to Halifax, who are fourth in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Hunslet Hawks will have home advantage in an all-Championship tie against Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs and Featherstone Rovers face League One opposition, at home to Swinton Lions and away against North Wales Crusaders respectively.